
The hosts of Now Playing Podcast dive deep into every franchise from Bond, DC and Marvel to Mad Max, Andromeda Strain to Wolverine, breaking down each film with sharp insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of humor. If a movie has a sequel (or three), we’ve probably reviewed it with real research, real opinions, and zero patience for bad movies.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1119 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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Never Been Kissed
Arnie, Stuart, and Justin peer through their spirit camera to find the ghosts haunting a 2014 movie adaptation of the cult video game Fatal Frame. Is the graduating class of a Japanese Catholic school dying because a curse makes gi... more
There’s Something About Mary
Director Christophe Gans makes a Return To Silent Hill 20 years after adapting the first video game into a hit movie. Sean Bean and his bifurcated daughter have moved on so that struggling artist Jeremy Irvine (War Horse... more
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Jeff Fahey (Lawnmower Man) screams Die Darkman Die in 'roid rage after trying to usurp the super-strength of the titular B-movie vigilante. Will star Arnold Vosloo (GI Joe: The Rise ofCobra) find a friend i... more
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I agree with another comment there are some episodes on here lately where they say stuff and im like did u not watch the movie as it clearly says in the movie like in tron ares they said something cant remember what but i sat there and thought u havnt watched it as it clearly shows u and tells u also did same thing in mission impossible ive had to turn a few off because of this
It’s like sitting with friends to talk about movies.
I enjoyed this podcast to begin with, but it’s turned into a lot of other movie podcasts who just try and put out too much content, which involves them reviewing stuff they know nothing about.
Complaining about things in movies that are explained clearly in the plot or if you just do a bit or research into why that thing happened just shows a lack of commitment to the movie you’re reviewing and just infuriates the listener (me).
It also seems to have become the thing to do to make yourselves l... more
$250 a month base patreon subscription give me a break
Then to wear it like a badge “we’re ad free and fan funded”
Yeah, take the peoples money, not the big companies buying ads. Gee thanks
Favorite movie review podcast out there. Keep up the good work!
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An engaging and humorous exploration of film franchises featuring detailed reviews that cover not only the movies themselves but also the narratives and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped them. The discussions often balance a critical perspective with a lighthearted tone, providing listeners with insights and opinions that are both informative and entertaining. Noteworthy is the commitment to real research and honest critiques, with a significant emphasis on dissecting sequels and larger franchises, thus appealing to film enthusiasts who appreciate a blend of entertainment and thorough analysis.
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